Bassar Explained

Official Name:Bassar
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Pushpin Map:Togo
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Togo
Pushpin Mapsize:320
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Togo
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Kara Region
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Bassar Prefecture
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:9.25°N 47°W

Bassar is a town in Bassar Prefecture, Kara Region in Togo, situated west of Kara. The town borders Tatale which is in Ghana. The town has a population of 64,888.

Culture

Bassar was originally a centre for iron making. It now is known as the yam capital of Togo. Bassar is best known for producing the Labaco variety of yam which is the preferred type for making fufu, a staple of Togolese cuisine.

Bassar has a King, a heritage which is passed down the generations. The King's seat is at Le Palais Royal (the Royal Palace).

The theme of death is common in the town, with a "House of the Dead" and mausoleum of deceased Bassar kings; sacrifices of animals such as goats are commonly made.

References

9.25°N 47°W